Regional Director Position Description

Term of Service: Elected position, three-year term, June 1-May 31

Major function or purpose of office:

• Serves on NSELA’s Board as a representative of science leaders from one of NSELA’s six regions.

• Contributing member of one of the standing committees

NSELA Board

• Serves as voting member

• Carefully reviews information requiring Board approval, including the budget

• Attends spring Board meeting prior to NSTA National Conference (travel covered by NSELA)

• Attends fall Board meeting if convened (travel covered by NSELA)

• Participates in monthly evening virtual Board meetings

• Submits reports of activity to the President, Executive Director and NSELA Board

• Other duties as assigned by the President

• Submit Annual Board Report prior to Spring Board meeting
  
  

Communication to their region from NSELA and from the region to NSELA

• Utilizes the NSELA Wild Apricot platform for communication with the region members as appropriate, such as welcoming new members and encouraging lapsed members to renew their membership

• Seek opportunities to highlight regional or national activities, awards, and affiliates to submit to the Communication Committee

• Utilize the WildApricot platform to encourage submission of OLISE, VESELS, and *HELT award candidates. (*new award pending sponsorship to fund)

Collaboration within the Region Director Group

• Support the onboarding of incoming Regional Directors

• Stay connected with the other Regional Directors